Published date: 2 November 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 19 November 2021, 5:30pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

  • Gas distribution and related services - 65200000

  • Electricity distribution and related services - 65300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£60,000

Procurement reference

LUTON001-DN580515-81967453

Published date

2 November 2022

Closing date

19 November 2021

Closing time

5:30pm

Contract start date

21 December 2021

Contract end date

30 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The economic impact of COVID-19 has realised an increasing number of families in Luton falling into poverty. Previous analysis has shown that poverty and financial hardship can have an adverse impact on quality of life and opportunities, with many of our most deprived residents facing poorer outcomes relating to health, education and life chances. It is therefore vital that we prioritise services and interventions that prevent our residents from falling into a cycle of deprivation, reduce inequalities and alleviate the impact of poverty.

The council recognises that with the effects of Covid-19, the rise in unemployment, escalated property costs and wage growth struggling to keep pace with inflation in Luton, people living in poverty can often pay more for goods and services as they are unable to make up front costs and then find themselves in greater pressures when managing household budgets for essential costs. In light of this, both local and central governments across the country are bringing forward schemes for local welfare support to assist those most in need and with the relevant tools to intervene early and support those most in need, the council hope to put their residents back on their feet.

Currently Luton Council operates a discretionary and preventative Local Welfare Assistance scheme providing emergency provision for individuals or families suffering from severe hardship which means that they are unable to source and fund food or utility payments. The scheme does not currently make cash payments but referrals to organisations such as the food bank and/or vouchers for utility payments.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

BT1116 Emergency Funds for people in crisis

  • Opportunity
  • Published 5 November 2021

Award information

Awarded date

6 December 2021

Contract start date

7 December 2021

Contract end date

6 December 2024

Total value of contract

£30,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Huggg Ltd

Address

BS1 6AA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Amanda Clark

Address

Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
England

Telephone

+44 1582546856

Email

Amanda.clark@luton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.luton.gov.uk